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Welcome to the Livin’ La Vida Local Blog! Follow the Fun—The Locals Know the Way.
Pasadena has a culturally rich community that played an important role in American history. This blog is a hub for wonderful stories that explore the various points of interest, restaurants, and festivals in greater detail. Learn more about the events that shaped Pasadena, and the people making it even better today. These articles also share what’s happening in the region so you can better plan your trip. Keep reading, you never know what you’re going to uncover.
News Articles
AUSTIN – The Texas Economic Development & Tourism Office within the Office of the Governor today announced the City of Pasadena has been recognized by Travel Texas as a Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community after completing the multi-step certification process. Earning the Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community designation shows the...
In the summer of 2026, the Global Soccer Tournament will arrive in Houston, and the excitement will extend throughout the Greater Houston region, including Pasadena, Texas.The Global Soccer Tournament will bring international soccer fans, media, and travelers from across the globe to southeast Texas. With Houston hosting multiple matches at...
As we reflect on the past year, one thing is clear: 2025 was a transformational year for Visit Pasadena. What began as a vision quickly became a community-driven effort to showcase Pasadena, Texas as a destination rooted in culture, creativity, and local pride.From building a destination brand from the ground...
The Houston Chronicle’s Food team has spent years exploring Houston’s dining scene, tasting their way through neighborhoods and suburbs to deliver recommendations you can count on.Start browsing, or enter an address below. A standout restaurant could be closer than you realize. Check out the complete map including Pasadena's own Coastal...
The state of Texas is massive, and sometimes it seems impossible to explore it without driving hours. But a reset doesn’t have to mean a long-haul road trip. Within a short drive of Houston, you’ll find scenic parks, hot springs, historic landmarks, hands-on museums, ice cream factories, and even a...
Today we’d like to introduce you to Jo Estrada.Hi Jo, we’re thrilled to have a chance to learn your story today. So, before we get into specifics, maybe you can briefly walk us through how you got to where you are today?I grew up in Corpus Christi, Texas, and from...
Pasadena, Texas, December 15, 2025 — Visit Pasadena, TX, powered by the Pasadena Economic Development Corporation (PEDC), is proud to announce that Pasadena, TX has been officially designated as a Tourism Friendly Certified Community by the Governor's Texas Economic Development & Tourism Office, a recognition that underscores the city's commitment...
Visit Pasadena’s year-round joyous spirit during this holiday season. Still reeling from November’s Taste of the Town 2025 and McDonald’s Texas Invitational Basketball Tournament, Pasadena has more holiday fun for you. So, whether it’s a two-day, family day, adventurous day, girls' weekend, or winter vacation, Pasadena has something for all, along with holiday sales...
Dear Pasadena Residents & Business Owners
Dec 3 2025Dear Pasadena Residents & Business Owners, This isn’t your typical tourism message. It’s a heartfelt thank you from the Visit Pasadena team, an extension of Pasadena EDC, to the backbone of our city: you.Visit Pasadena was created to be our digital front porch, a welcoming space that highlights local attractions, events, stories,...
They say, “Everything’s bigger in Texas!” Whether your holiday season begins with Halloween or Thanksgiving preparations, the spirit of a joyful time takes hold of the masses, and with its big heart and bold fun, there’s plenty of it in Pasadena.You are invited to kick off the holiday season fun...
Though the Wings Over Houston Airshow doesn’t take place in Pasadena proper, its roar is a welcome echo across our community and for good reason. Held at Ellington Airport, this spectacular event is more than just a dazzling weekend in the sky. It also brings a powerful boost to local...
For 76 years, the Pasadena Livestock Show & Rodeo (PLSR) has been a celebration of tradition, hard work, and community spirit. It’s not just about the rodeo dust or the clatter of boots in the arena, it’s about the values that bind Pasadena together: a Big Heart, a passion for...
A Celebration of Community & MomentumPasadena, Texas has officially unveiled its brand-new tourism website and brand identity—Visit Pasadena—with a launch party that was nothing short of electric. The celebration drew a full house of community leaders, business owners, and residents, all eager to see how Pasadena’s love of “Boots, Bayous...
Pasadena, Texas Launches New Tourism Website, Unveiling Hidden Gems & Inviting All to #VisitPasadena
Aug 25 2025Simplify Your Travel Plans with the New Events Calendar and Hand-Crafted ItinerariesPASADENA, TX — The Pasadena Economic Development Corporation (PEDC) has officially launched a new tourism website for the city’s new Destination Marketing Program, Visit Pasadena, created in partnership with Golden Shovel Agency. This website is a valuable resource for...
Perusing Portions of Pasadena’s Past
Mar 5 2025Whether you’re a current resident or considering becoming one, Pasadena, Texas, is a city with deep historical roots. From its humble 1893 beginnings, being named after Pasadena, California, to its growth into a major industrious hub and bustling city, Pasadena is a place with growing energy, always powering possibilities.Now the...
